PUSHING FOR BETTER SNOW CLEARING AT COUNCIL
At Civic Works Committee on Tuesday (Jan 8th), I introduced a motion to start the process of looking at options for better snow clearing for London residents. This is an issue I heard about during the campaign, and promised to try to tackle.
My motion was seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Peloza, who supported my campaign pledge on this issue and it read as follows:
That staff be directed to investigate and report back, before the next multi-year budget process begins, on the operational and budget impact of:
- lowering the clearing of residential streets from 10cm to 8cm and 7cm options.
- the capital costs for new equipment and options for faster response times during heavy or consecutive snowfall events.
- to lower the threshold of sidewalk clearing from 8cm to 5cm.
- to ensure that school walking routes are cleared as a priority.
- to conduct a review of current snow plowing routes and available technologies to implement smarter, more flexible and responsive snow clearing.
There has been lots of interest from Londoners across the city, and from the local media on this effort. I invite you to check out the media stories at:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-snow-removal-1.4971779
London councillor aims to improve city’s snow clearing standards
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/city-hall-briefs-15
End of 2018 Update
Today we say goodbye to 2018 and prepare to start a new year. There is no doubt the future holds both challenges and opportunities for our city, and I’m confident we are ready to face them! Please take a minute to read this Ward 2 update and let me know what your priorities for City Hall are in 2019 by clicking the link at the end that will take you to a short survey.
Today also marks the end of my first month as your city councillor and it has been a busy time. The first thing any new council has to tackle is the appointment of councillors to standing committees, as well as the appointment of both councillors and citizens at large to the 25 boards and commissions our city has.
In addition to being your Ward 2 Council representative I will be serving as a representative on: Continue Reading
Post Election Update
First off, my sincerest thanks to the people of Ward 2 for placing their trust in me to represent them at City Hall for the next 4 years. With 64% support, you’ve given me a strong mandate to work for you and fight for our neighbourhood.
And, my deepest gratitude to all the amazing people who volunteered on my campaign. Continue Reading
The Issues, The Person, Shawn Lewis for Ward 2
Lewis & Morgan Unite Candidates for Better Snowplowing in London
London: Getting plows on the streets and sidewalks sooner is key to improving snow removal for Londoners during the winter months say Ward 2 Candidate Shawn Lewis and Ward 7 Candidate Josh Morgan.
“Improving snowplowing in London starts with plowing less snow, more often,” says Lewis. “Waiting until we have 10cm of snow on residential streets is why cars are getting stuck and driveways end up with snow mountains at the end of them when the plow finally does come by. Most people understand that main roads need to come first, but the streets where people live are being left too long. Especially when we have multiple days of snow falls, by the time the plows get to crescents and cul-de-sacs, people are driving on snow pack with ruts 6 inches deep or more. ” Continue Reading
Time for Leadership with Good Ideas in Ward 2
Kiwanis Park Improvements
Better Roads for East London
Get Building Ward 1 & 2 Railroad Overpasses
The London Free Press Candidate Survey
The London Free Press has published it’s candidate surveys. My responses are here for you to read, you can find the full article at: https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/ward-2-the-candidates-in-their-own-words